Data Governance Coordinator

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Newcastle is seeking a Data Governance Coordinator to implement data governance frameworks and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has prior experience in data governance, strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. This role involves managing data quality and promoting awareness of governance policies across the organization. Competitive benefits are offered.

Responsibilities

• Implement the data governance framework across the business.
• Manage the enterprise data catalogue and business glossary.
• Work with data owners and stewards for data definitions.
• Track data quality issues and escalate when necessary.
• Coordinate governance meetings.
• Support development of governance tools.
• Maintain records of data ownership and governance decisions.
• Comply with regulatory requirements through documentation.
• Promote data governance awareness across the organisation.

Skills

Data governance experience

Understanding of governance principles

Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar

Communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Relationship building with stakeholders

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

Our client, a leading financial services firm, is seeking a Data Governance Coordinator to join their team based in Newcastle. In this role, you will support the development of the company's data governance structures by ensuring compliance across the business.

Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in a data governance role
• Solid understanding on governance principles
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Purview, Databricks Unity Catalog or similar platforms.
• Experience in communicating complex data concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Implement the data governance framework across the business
• Manage the enterprise data catalogue and business glossary to ensure that metadata remains accurate
• Work closely with data owners and stewards to establish data definitions
• Track data quality issues and elevate where necessary to resolve
• Coordinate governance meetings
• Support the development of governance tools
• Store and keep up-to-date records of data ownership, assignments and governance decisions
• Comply with regulatory requirements through documentation
• Promote awareness of data governance across the organisation through communications and training.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16287

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.